News &amp; Data

Palm Oil Steadies as Biofuel Mandate and Narrow Range Outlook Compete

CPO prices hover near forecast band as Indonesia’s B50 rollout and India’s import surge face off against weak rival oils.

Palm Oil vs Rapeseed Oil: Yield, Cost, Properties and Trade Flows Compared

A neutral comparison of two major vegetable oils on yield, cost, properties, applications and market positioning.

RBI flags biofuel-driven edible oil inflation as Indonesia’s B50 mandate tightens supply

Central bank links price rise to palm-based biodiesel; Jakarta’s 50% blend deepens demand-supply squeeze.

Jul 25, 2026

Palm Olein vs Palm Stearin: The Basics of Fractionation for Buyers

A neutral explainer on how crude palm oil is split into liquid olein and solid stearin, and what that means for procurement decisions.

Palm Oil Holds Near 3-Month High on Supply Squeeze, B50 Boost

Market eyes Malaysia's tight supply, Indonesia's biodiesel mandate, and India's festival-driven import surge.

Indonesia B50 biodiesel mandate reshapes palm oil supply-demand outlook

Regulatory shifts in Indonesia and India create new dynamics for palm oil buyers and suppliers.

How palm-based soap noodles are made: from oil to finished bars

A technical explainer for buyers: saponification, refining, noodling and commercial factors that shape the soap noodle market.

Jul 24, 2026

Indonesia’s B50 Mandate Fuels Palm Oil Rally, Policy Scrutiny Intensifies

Biodiesel demand prospects and supply concerns push palm oil to three-month high.

Palm Oil Holds Near 3-Month High as Biofuel Mandates and Supply Risks Converge

CPO futures steady on biodiesel demand prospects and supply squeeze concerns, with the market eyeing India’s import surge ahead of festivals.

Palm oil facts

The Oil Palm Fruit: Harvest-to-Mill Journey in 24 Hours

A step-by-step look at the critical first day of an oil palm fruit bunch, from field to mill.

Jul 23, 2026

Buyer's guide

Geolocation and Traceability: The Data EUDR Requires from Palm Suppliers

A practical breakdown of the geolocation and supply-chain data that EUDR compliance demands from palm-oil producers and traders.

Indonesia B50 biodiesel mandate boosts palm oil demand, tightens supply

Jakarta's B50 rollout lifts domestic palm oil use, while Nepal duty-free imports pressure Indian producers.

Palm Oil Holds Steady as Supply Squeeze Meets Tepid Demand

CPO futures edge higher on supply concerns, but range-bound outlook persists amid weak buying interest.

Jul 22, 2026

Inside the Refinery: Degumming, Bleaching and Deodorising of Palm Oil

A technical walkthrough of physical refining—how crude palm oil becomes neutral, stable and market-ready.

What 'RBD' Means: Refining Palm Oil Step by Step

A practical guide to the refining process that turns crude palm oil into RBD products for global trade.

Indonesia B50 biodiesel mandate boosts palm oil demand outlook

New policy supports CPO floor, but ample supply and weak rupiah cap rally potential

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Palm oil steady near $1,099 as MPOB data confirms output rebound

Malaysian CPO benchmark holds above RM4,400 despite bearish production data and weak rival oils